Pre-game odds
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odds |
2.55
|
3.75
|
2.55
|
| Prob. |
39.2%
|
26.7%
|
39.2%
|
Key points
• West Ham's recent form: 2 wins, 1 draw, 3 losses in last 6 games
• West Ham's defensive concerns: 14 goals conceded in last 6 matches
• West Ham's tendency for high-scoring games: averaging 1.5 goals per game
• Aston Villa's recent away form: 3-game winning streak, 4 clean sheets in last 6 away games
• Aston Villa's consistent scoring and defensive record away from home
• Head-to-head: West Ham with 9 wins, Aston Villa with 7 wins, and 9 draws in total meetings
Recent form
West Ham
West Ham's recent form has been mixed, with two wins, one draw, and three losses in their last six matches. They are currently sitting in 7th position in the league table with 43 points from 28 games. The team has been involved in some high-scoring encounters, including a 4-2 win against Brentford and a heavy 6-0 defeat to Arsenal. West Ham's defensive record has been a concern, conceding 14 goals in their last six games at an average of 2.33 per match. On the attacking front, they have managed to score nine goals, averaging 1.5 per game. Notably, 70% of their recent matches have seen over 2.5 goals, indicating an tendency for entertaining, high-scoring affairs.
Aston Villa
Aston Villa's recent form has been mixed, with a notable run of three consecutive wins against Luton, Nottingham Forest, and Fulham, showcasing their ability to secure vital points. However, this winning streak was bookended by defeats against Manchester United and a heavy 4-0 loss to Tottenham Hotspur. The team's goalscoring has been impressive, particularly in their 4-2 victory over Nottingham Forest, but they have also conceded a high number of goals, with their last six games featuring an average of 3.5 total goals per match. Despite their inconsistent results, Aston Villa currently sits in a respectable 4th position in the league table, indicating their potential to compete with the top teams.
West Ham
LLWWLD
W2 D1 L3
9
1.5
14
2.3
-5
0
3.83
50%
33%
67%
Aston Villa
LWWWDL
W3 D1 L2
10
1.7
11
1.8
-1
1
3.5
67%
17%
83%
Recent home/away form
West Ham
West Ham's recent home form has been mixed, with a tendency for high-scoring matches. In their last six home games, they have drawn four times, lost once, and won once. Notably, their most recent home game against Brentford saw a flurry of goals, ending in a 4-2 victory for West Ham. However, they also suffered a heavy 6-0 defeat to Arsenal in February, which stands out as a particularly disappointing result. Despite this, West Ham has managed to maintain a respectable 7th position in the league, with 43 points from 28 games. Their home matches have seen an average of 3.33 total goals per game, with both teams scoring in 70% of these encounters.
Aston Villa
Aston Villa's away form has been impressive recently, with a three-game winning streak in the Premier League that included a resounding 5-0 victory against Sheffield United. This high-scoring game stands out among their recent away matches, as they have also managed to keep four clean sheets in their last six away games across all competitions. The team's defensive solidity is evident, conceding only 0.5 goals per game on average, while scoring at a rate of 1.67 goals per game. Overall, Aston Villa's away performances have been consistent, with no defeats in their last six games, and they have managed to maintain a balanced approach, with 50% of their games featuring over 2.5 goals and the other 50% seeing under 2.5 goals.
West Ham
DDDLWD
W1 D4 L1
8
1.3
12
2
-4
1
3.33
67%
50%
50%
Aston Villa
DDWWWD
W3 D3 L0
10
1.7
3
0.5
+7
4
2.17
33%
50%
50%
Head-to-head
The head-to-head statistics between West Ham United and Aston Villa show that as of the information available in the search results, there have been a total of 25 meetings between these two teams. West Ham United has won 9 times, Aston Villa has won 7 times, and they have drawn in 9 matches. In more recent data from 1995 to present (as of March 13, 2024), both teams played 46 games, with West Ham United winning 12 (Total Goals 50, PPG 1.1), Aston Villa winning 13 (Total Goals 53, PPG 1.2), and drawing 21. For their last five encounters, West Ham United had 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss, scoring an average of 0.6 goals per match and conceding 2.6 goals per match. During the same period, Aston Villa had no wins, 1 draw, and 4 losses, scoring an average of 1.6 goals per match while conceding 1.6 goals.